Subtract 18/96 from 36/50
36/50 - 18/96 is 213/400.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 96 is 2400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 48 = 2400,
36/50 = 36 × 48/50 × 48 = 1728/2400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
18/96 = 18 × 25/96 × 25 = 450/2400 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1728/2400 - 450/2400 = 1728 - 450/2400 = 1278/2400 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 213/400
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